Affectionate
Affectionate adjective - Feeling or showing love.
Usage example: an affectionate child who gives hugs and kisses freely
Amorous is a synonym for affectionate in romantic topic. In some cases you can use "Amorous" instead an adjective "Affectionate".
Nearby Words: affection, affectionately
Amorous
Amorous adjective - Of, relating to, exciting, or expressing sexual attraction or desire.
Affectionate is a synonym for amorous in loving topic. You can use "Affectionate" instead an adjective "Amorous", if it concerns topics such as romantic.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- loving and affectionate
- loving and amorous
- passionate and affectionate
- passionate and amorous
- impassioned and affectionate
- impassioned and amorous
- ardent and affectionate
- ardent and amorous
- demonstrative and affectionate
- demonstrative and amorous
- sympathetic and affectionate
- sympathetic and amorous
- tender and affectionate
- tender and amorous
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